2 year agoTaliban denied existence of 18 month deadline for withdrawal of USA forces from Afghanistan
2 year agoThis was the scene in Gaza City this morning as thousands of Gazan families began to receive $100 each from Qatar. Some arrived at 8am and waited hours
Qatar begins distributing cash aid to Gaza's residents.
After US-Taliban talks in Qatar, there is a reportedly a draft of an agreement for foreign forces to leave Afghanistan in 18 months.
As per Taliban, US has agreed in full withdrawal from Afghanistan. More details will be issued shortly by Taliban.
New York Times: The deal is imminent between the Taliban and Washington and the two parties are finalizing a deal
Taliban: We are discussing with Washington a cease-fire and set a timetable for the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan
Hassan Khalil meets with Qatari ambassador to Lebanon
Taliban have appointed Mullah Abdul Ghani Beradar as head the new head of their political office in Doha, Qatar
The recommendation of the heads of the Israeli defense establishment was made and it was decided to allow the transfer of Qatari money to the Gaza Strip.
Marathon peace talks between American and Afghan Taliban officials continued in Doha, Qatar, on Wednesday. Taliban spokesman did not issue any statement but sources say the discussions will continue for a 4th day on Thursday.
Fourth round of Taliban/US talks in Doha enters its third day. Last week, some feared that the talks were heading a stalemate, some expect an announcement on possible breakthrough for ending the 17 years-old war.
An Israeli diplomatic official says PM @netanyahu decided to halt the transfer of the $15 million of Qatari funds to Gaza in light of the violence on the border.
Qatar News Agency: President Aoun thanked the Emir of Qatar for his participation in the Arab summit and assured him that his presence was the reason for its success
2 year agoQatar donates sixty eight armored vehicles to assist the Somali national army fight against Al-Shabaab
Emir of Qatar directs $50 million grant in support of Syrian refugees and displaced persons
Qatar strongly condemns Taliban attack in Kabul. In a statement, Qatar foreign ministry reiterated the country's "firm stance rejecting violence and terrorism regardless of the motives and causes."
Qatar MFA Al-Thani: normalization with the Assad regime is normalization with a person involved in war crimes
Mohammed Bin Abdul Rahman Al-Thani: The reasons for the freezing of Syria's membership in the Arab League still exist
2 year agoUS Secretary of State Pompeo in Qatar: We reached an agreement with Qatar to increase US military presence.
Pompeo: Khashoggi's death is unacceptable and we will talk to Prince Mohammed bin Salman for answers
Qatari Foreign Minister: Our partnership with the United States is solid and built on solid foundations
The opening of the strategic dialogue forum between Qatar and the United States in Doha
Official Yemeni sources: Qatar supports and funds cells in liberated areas working on sabotage and intelligence work for the Houthi militias
Israel halts transfer of Qatari money to Gaza
Gen. Anthony Zinni (Ret) resigned his position @statedept citing an inability to resolve the Qatar dispute. He had originally been asked by Secretaries Tillerson and Mattis to work on Middle East issues including the Middle East Strategic Alliance (MESA) initiative.
Afghan peace talks with US officials scheduled this week in Qatar are cancelled – Reuters reports quoting Taliban sources
Members of the US Congress intend to enact a law that will prosecute Qatari media institutions
2 year agoTurkey's Defense Minister Hulusi Akar visits Turkish military base in Qatar, talks to troops there.
2 year agoQatar's national day parade featured a Rheinmetall Lynx IFV, making it the first operator of the type.
